Barnevelder breeders lets work together and improve the breed

[islandgal99]

This was in response to how to pick cockerels for culling (island gal).

Thanks sherpagirl...I only see one with nubs, and it's one of the girls. No nubs on the 47 boys. lol Of course.

 

[corancher]

Here is a pic of two of what I call my "super darks" next to an average one. This is the best I've had so far in my flock.

Mine are the color of the middle one. My first Barnevelders egg color was closer to the other two eggs.

 

[islandgal99]

Here is a pic of two of what I call my "super darks" next to an average one. This is the best I've had so far in my flock.

What lines are you working with to get those fantastic eggs??? They're pretty!

 

[sherpagirl]

What lines are you working with to get those fantastic eggs??? They're pretty!

The hen that lays the big dark egg is 3/4 Johan and 1/4 Peace of Thyme.

I use all Johan roosters, and all but one of my hens (who is a Kelly Cratty) are at least 1/2 Johan. I mated my dark laying hen back to a Johan roo and am going to keep one of the 3 cockerels I have from her which will be 7/8 Johan and 1/8 Peace of Thyme. The main focus of my flock has been to preserve the Johan line and keep it as pure as possible. I feel it needs a little bit of new genetic material but I'm taking it slow and careful, so I'm really excited to finally have a rooster to that is nearly all Johan to help me with this. I will, however, continue to breed 100% Johans as well.

 

[faykokoWV]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-university-large-fowl-sop/1740#post_11792650


Barnevelders are the next educational breed on the Chicken State University - show up, contribute and learn!!!

 

[Fred's Hens]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...-university-large-fowl-sop/1740#post_11792650


Barnevelders are the next educational breed on the Chicken State University - show up, contribute and learn!!!

Thank you for that. CSU is not a chat thread, not "pretty photo" thread. It really, really works well when people approach the thread with their thinking caps on and maintain a professional mindset. It can be an astounding two-three week class. We've seen folks literally show up from around the world to teach about a breed they are passionate about.

You do NOT have to be an expert, as you can certainly learn from those who are. But, talking about difficulties and challenges are perhaps as important as talking about successes. That how it works over there. Welcome all those who care about SOP Barnevelders.

 

[faykokoWV]

Thank you for that. CSU is not a chat thread, not "pretty photo" thread. It really, really works well when people approach the thread with their thinking caps on and maintain a professional mindset. It can be an astounding two-three week class. We've seen folks literally show up from around the world to teach about a breed they are passionate about.

You do NOT have to be an expert, as you can certainly learn from those who are. But, talking about difficulties and challenges are perhaps as important as talking about successes. That how it works over there. Welcome all those who care about SOP Barnevelders.

Fred, will non-standard colors of Barnevelders be up for discussion, or just the standard colors?

 

[Fred's Hens]

That's really hard for me to say. If the strong minded purists object, one would be wise to simply back off, no? If the group is receptive and politely allows a good conversation? Sure, why not?

See how it may go? Very hard to predict.

 

[Apdeb]

Fred isnt the csu for "sop" quality birds only?

 

[Fred's Hens]

Yes, but many times, people can openly discuss developing not yet accepted varieties. I merely facilitate the thread. The consensus of the group participating usually set the tone on stuff like this. We'll just have to wait and see how it goes.